Plumbing Apprentice Wages

A qualified plumbers' wage can range from approximately $674 to $969 per week or ($35,000 to $50,000 per year) without overtime or allowances.

For most apprenticeships the wage is calculated as a percentage of the adult wage, dependent on the year or level of the apprentice and to which formal wages arrangement engaged.

     1st year apprentice wages can range from approximately $247 to $352 per week ($12,844 to $18,304 per year).

     4th year apprentice wages can range from approximately $552 to $789 per week ($28,704 to $41,028 per year).

A plumbing apprentice will be paid under a State or Federal Award, Australian Workplace Agreement (AWA) or an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.(EBA)

Also apprentices may be paid additional allowances such as travel and fares where appropriate.

For more information visit the WageNet web site.